of ownership can be argued on both legal and moral grounds‚ often making disputes ongoing and complex. One of the most renown and longstanding disputes is between Greece and the British Museum over the Parthenon Marbles. In the 19th century‚ Lord Elgin removed Marble sculptures from the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens and sold them to the British Museum where they have been on display since. Arguments of both legal and moral standing have been put forward by both parties‚ in regard to where
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continues to this day. This is obvious in that the design of the Parthenon and Pantheon for example‚ continue to be used in the construction of official buildings in the west in modern times. Discussion 1. Similarities: Both the Parthenon and the Pantheon are ancient temples. They look similar in that they both illustrate geometric precision yet there are distinctions in their styles which reflects the culture that produced each one. The Parthenon was built in ancient Greece
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on the Parthenon Mary M Dean HUM111045VA016-132-001 CHAD REDWING 3/10/2013 Abstract We didn’t have the money to go to Greece to the parathion so I had to go to the one in Nashville TN. It was a very interesting place to visit. Me and my husband went they cost was only $6 for adults so that was a great price to pay to walk through this wonderful place called the Parthenon. We went on March 8th. The Parthenon 2500 West
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The Parthenon Marbles Dispute Several art museums around the world have been created with the sole purpose to culturally enlighten and entertain us. An appropriate example is the local Nelson Atkins Museum‚ right here in our own backyard of Kansas City‚ where collections from Asia‚ Europe‚ Africa‚ and Japan increase our understanding and appreciation for different geographical regions. In England‚ the British Museum is arguably one of the best in the world at displaying this kind of internationalism
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The Parthenon and The Shard‚ for example‚ are two very different pieces of architecture that hold different significances during their times‚ but are both highly respected and well-known to this day. They show a sense of pride and prestige by providing an aesthetically pleasing view and by honoring something of importance. Also‚ individually‚ they show cultural identity through honor‚ as seen with the Parthenon‚ and through the glass medium‚ as shown in the Shard. To start off‚ The Parthenon displays
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The Home of the Parthenon Marbles The Parthenon Marbles are national treasures of Greece and many years ago‚ were maliciously stolen by Lord Elgin‚ a corrupt business man‚ for his own personal gain. With aid of enemies of Greece and with the full knowledge of the crime Brittan refused to relinquish the stolen property to its rightful owner. The greed and corruption of England has allowed for the long-term confinement of a Greek monument within the dark and winding halls of a dusty British museum
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HUMANISM 1)Which one of these scholars doesnt support humanism? A)C.Rogers B)G.Lozanov C)A.Bandura D)A.Maslow E)R.Steiner 2)Humanism focuses on -------------------------------------------------- A)the development of self-concept of the student. B)learning process. C)creativity. D)native language. E)repetitions‚imitations. 3)Humanism implies ------------------------------------------------------- A)practical ideas for teachers especially in teaching oral skills. B)writing a passage
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The renaissance and humanism The middle ages were a time of ignorance and lack of progress. The church had taken over the majority of power in the western world‚ and feudalism kept everyone in their place so that a time continued where the people of Europe made practically no progress. Humanism is the belief that a person has the power and duty to be the best person they can be. The middle ages could have stretched on loner‚ but due to the black plague exterminating a third of the population
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Humanism and the Renaissance Founded on the ideals of Italian scholar and poet Francesco Petrarca during the late fourteenth century‚ Renaissance humanism centered itself on humanity ’s potential for achievement. Although God is credited for creating the universe‚ human beings are the ones credited for developing and sustaining it. The shift was away from understanding the world through faith and towards a broader intellectual and scientific understanding of it. A humanist‚ in this context‚ was
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forgotten. All had seemed hopeless for the life of an average European. Suddenly‚ at around 1350 A.D in Italy‚ a major shift in history caused Europe to spring into a Modern Era. This period in history is known as the Renaissance‚ or rebirth in learning. Humanism was a new concept that was focused on during this period‚ or the focus on the individual and that humans are creative. This period began with the Italian Renaissance and later spread into
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